Balance issues can raise risk for falls

Senior Scene: Things to remember as November is Falls Prevention Month

November is Falls Prevention Month in Canada and while this is a topic that can be applicable to anyone, it is particularly important if you are an older adult.

Bringing the dance studio home can improve balance and reduce the risk of falls for older women

Exercise can help reduce the risk of falls — a major cause of injuries in older adults — but only four per cent of older Canadian women complete 30 minutes of daily physical activity. As a PhD candidate in health and exercise science at Concordia University, I am interested in developing fun and accessible balance-training programs using online dance classes. Dance can act as a fun “exercise in disguise.” Studies have consistently shown that dan…

Balance issues can raise risk for falls

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Detecting falls with mmWave radar by David Rowan, CEO of Archangel

How mmWave radar transforms fall detection without invading privacy Falls can be critical for older people. Not only do they often lead to serious health complications. […] The post Detecting falls with mmWave radar by David Rowan, CEO of Archangel appeared first on Hub Publishing.